| Michael T. Moran | |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Navy |
| Serviceyears: | 1984–2021 |
| Rank: | Vice Admiral |
| Commands: | Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division |
| Awards: | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Michael Thomas Moran[1] (born 1962)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who most recently served as Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) from October 12, 2018 to August 4, 2021.[3] He previously served as the Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs.[4] [5] [6] Raised in Walden, New York, Moran is a 1984 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. degree in engineering. He was designated a naval flight officer in 1986 and later received an M.S. degree in human resources management from Troy State University.[4]
| Naval Flight Officer insignia | |||||
| Navy Distinguished Service Medal | |||||
| Defense Superior Service Medal | Legion of Merit | Meritorious Service Medal with three gold award stars | |||
| Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two award stars | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | Navy Unit Commendation | |||
| Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with "O" device | National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | |||
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | Armed Forces Service Medal | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four service stars | |||
| NATO Medal for Yugoslavia | Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter Device | Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter Device | |||
| Command at Sea insignia | |||||
| Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge | |||||